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2008 Volvo C30 repairs by problem area
Engine (17%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 183 repairs.
2008 Volvo C30 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| 109000 mi US $650 |
Leaky radiator hose was replaced. Engine had overheated |
| 116500 mi US $1003 |
Fuel pressure sensor malfunctioning. Replaced. |
| 126000 mi US $3900 |
Leaking head gasket Also replaced spark plugs, coils, etc. |
| 54940 mi €650 |
Engine light on + Fuse 35 blown - no A/C and no turbo or engine control. Oil temp cauge did not move at all (noticed this after 3 weeks). To the shop: 3,5 hours looking for probl -> Oil trap censor broke, whole oil trap replaced |
| 57040 mi €294 |
Car didn't boost at all after around 3000+ RPM. Turbo seemed not to go on. Boost/turbo control valve was changed in the shop. It was totally broken. |
| 42000 mi | some type of oil pressure regulator/ has to do with smog! |
| 83700 mi | Bad boost control solenoid. |
| 14000 mi | Oversensitive fuel tank pressure sensor. Fixed with a reflash. |
| 46000 mi | Turbo oil pickup breather valve stuck closed, causing a loud whistling sound. Valve and hoses replaced. Very known problem on the T5 engines across the whole Volvo lineup (as per Service Advisor). |
| 139700 mi US $200 |
Replaced faulty accessory belt tensioner and replaced both belts at the same time. Changed cabin air filter. |
| 152000 mi US $45 |
Catback flange studs cracked and separated from corrosion causing the exhaust pipes to separate and make the car sound like I was Colin McRae driving full tilt through Rally Wales. New studs and nuts installed to close the pipes back up. |
2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 79000 mi £60 |
Check engine light indicated a problem with the fuel rail pressure sensor. Replace fuel rail pressure sensor and issue was resolved. |
| 150000 mi US $1500 |
rear motor mounts |
| 76100 mi | Oil filter housing |
| 68300 mi | The PCV diaphragm failed and the car was making a squealing noise. This is a known problem and is covered for 10 years or 120,000 miles. |
| 89000 mi | The leak detection pump is failing. I am getting a check engine light. |
| 12000 mi | Speed sensor harness was faulty. Loose plug repaired and reinstalled. |
| 4000 mi | Check engine light came on. I took it in, they ran some tests on it, when I picked it up they said the gas cap was not on tight enough and vapors leaked out, the car thought there was a gas leak. Software update to make car not as sensitive. |
| 128000 mi US $1240 |
Turbo system problems apparently caused by using standard oil instead of synthetic over 128000 miles. Replaced camshaft seal, oil filter housing, pcv hoses, seal cap, intake manifold gasket, timing belt, plugs. |
| 59000 mi US $4900 |
idler pulley failed throwing serp belt into timing belt causing it to slip; engine destroyed after timing belt slipped. |
| 121000 mi US $500 |
PCV Box (Breather Box)replacement was required. |
2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 50000 mi £50 |
Sticking butterfly throttle |
| 68300 mi £25 |
cam position sensor failed |
| 97000 mi £580 |
replace cambelt and water pump belt. |
| 100000 mi £350 |
Failure to start. Fuel filter housing replaced initially followed by replacing the fuel line after housing |
2008 Volvo C30 2-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 44000 mi US $300 |
Misfire OBDII code. Replaced ignition coils and plugs |
2008 Volvo C30
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 21700 mi | Fuel type software upgrade (for North American gas) |
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